At a glance
Reported students
520
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
295
Nooksack Valley High School: 520 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 19.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 463
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Nooksack Valley High School
Nooksack Valley High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Everson. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Nooksack Valley School District. NCES reports 520 students for 2024–25.
Among 624 high schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 225 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, close to the Washington median of 19.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.9%). English learners represent 11.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Nooksack Valley High School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.4
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.1%
- Hispanic36.9%
- Black0.2%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Nooksack Valley School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nooksack Reengagement
High · Grades 11–12
15 reported students
Nooksack Valley Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
469 reported students
Nooksack Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
412 reported students
Sumas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
295 reported students
Everson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
288 reported students
Nooksack Valley Special Services
Other · Grades PK–PK
34 reported students
Public schools near Nooksack Valley High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nooksack Reengagement High · Nooksack Valley School District | 11–12 | 15 | under 0.1 mi |
| Nooksack Valley Special Services Other · Nooksack Valley School District | PK–PK | 34 | under 0.1 mi |
| Nooksack Elementary Elementary · Nooksack Valley School District | PK–05 | 412 | 2.7 mi |
| Sumas Elementary Elementary · Nooksack Valley School District | PK–05 | 295 | 3 mi |
| Lynden High School High · Lynden School District | 09–12 | 1,002 | 5.5 mi |
| IMPACT Reengagement Program High · Lynden School District | 09–12 | 0 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nooksack Valley High School
What grades does Nooksack Valley High School serve?
Nooksack Valley High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Nooksack Valley School District.
How many students attend Nooksack Valley High School?
Nooksack Valley High School reported 520 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 624 Washington high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 463 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nooksack Valley High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 520 students and 27.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 19.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Nooksack Valley High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nooksack Valley High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Nooksack Valley School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nooksack Valley High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
55.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Nooksack Valley High School in?
Nooksack Valley High School is part of Nooksack Valley School District, based in Everson, WA, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nooksack Valley High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nooksack Reengagement (under 0.1 mi), Nooksack Valley Special Services (under 0.1 mi), Nooksack Elementary (2.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.